Sanyo VPC-CA8GX, VPC-CA8EX User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Movie Camera

VPC-CA8EX VPC-CA8GX

Important note

This manual explains how to safely operate the VPC-CA8EX and VPCCA8GX.

Any information regarding only one of these products will be labeled as such.

Please read these instructions carefully before using the camera.

Make sure to read and understand the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL”. Keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.

Warning

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FOR AMERICAN USERS

The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA):

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

h Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

h Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

hConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

h Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

iChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: VPC-CA8EX, VPC-CA8GX Trade Name: SANYO

Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY

Address: 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: [phone]

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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FOR CANADIAN USERS

i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

FOR EU USERS

Note:

iThis symbol mark and recycle system apply only to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world.

Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused.

This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.

Please dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre.

In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products. Please help us to conserve the environment we live in!

SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH

Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 München, Germany

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

1-1, Sanyo-cho, Daito City, Osaka 574-8534, Japan

FOR RUSSIAN USERS

This product certified by official certification company which is authorized by Russian Federation.

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Symbols used in this manual

HINT	Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay
CAUTION	attention to.
	Points that require special attention.
(page xx)	Refer to the page indicated for detailed information.

You may find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS” (page 165) and “TROUBLESHOOTING” (page 172).

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Install the battery pack and card

1 Insert the battery pack.

Battery pack slot

Lever

1 Press the latch

1 Push

2 Open

Bottom side 2 Insert

2 Insert the SD Memory Card.

hAn SD Memory Card is not included with your camera. Please purchase a commercially sold card.

h In this manual, the SD Memory Card is referred to as the “card”. Card slot

1 Open

2 Insert

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Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go

i Sanyo declines any claim for compensation for recorded contents etc. in case of photographing or recording failure due to a chance camera or card flaw.

Shooting

kVideo clip recording

1 Open the monitor unit, and press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.

h The camera turns on.

hIf the screen to set the date and time appears, press the MENU button 2 times to cancel it.

For how to set the date and time, see page 32.

2 Press the [ ] button. h Recording begins.

hTo stop recording, press the [ ] button again.

kStill image photography

[ ] button

ON/OFF button Monitor unit

[ ] button

1 Open the monitor unit, and	668	01:17:32
press the ON/OFF button
for at least 1 second.
h The camera turns on.

2 Press the [ ] button. h A still image is captured.

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Playback

kVideo clip playback

	1 Press the REC/PLAY button.	SET button
	h The display switches to the	REC/PLAY button
	Playback Screen.

hPress the [G] or [H] button to display the video clip you

	wish to play back.
	h Video clips are indicated by
	a video clip pattern along
	the left and right sides of the
	screen.
	2 Press the SET button.
	h Playback of the selected
	video clip begins.
	kStill image playback	Arrow buttons
	1 Press the REC/PLAY button.	SAVE
	h The display switches to the
	Playback Screen.
	h To view other images, press
	the [G] or [H] button.
	<To return to the Shooting
	Screen>
	h Press the REC/PLAY	PLAY
	button.
	Video clip pattern	<Example: After recording
		a video clip>

When you are finished using the camera...

Press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second to turn the camera off.

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Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows XP)

Introduced here is the procedure to use the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) to burn movies captured with your camera to a DVD, creating your original DVD.

Install the application programs

Install the following program from the Xacti Software DVD to your computer: Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 (in this manual, referred to as Premiere Elements) for creating DVDs.

1 Set the supplied DVD-ROM (Xacti Software DVD) in your computer’s DVD drive.

h The installation window opens.

2 Click on the application program you wish to install.

Install Premiere Elements.

hAfter clicking on an application program, follow the instructions shown on the monitor to install the program.

hWhen installing Premiere Elements, input the serial number found on the DVD-ROM envelope. It looks similar to the following:

SERIAL NUMBER: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX

( ↑ input this number)

hWhen the installation is complete, the product registration window will appear, but click on the Exit button to close the window.

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3 In the installation window, click on [Finish]. h The installation window closes.

h Remove the DVD-ROM from your computer’s DVD drive.

<About the Kodak online service>

hWhen the installation window closes, a dialog box to connect to the website introducing Kodak’s online service appears. Check the [No thanks !] option button, and then click on the [OK] button.

Copy data from your camera to the computer

Connect your camera to a computer, and copy the desired data to the computer.

1 Turn on the computer, and use the supplied dedicated USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer.

hConnect the cable between the camera’s USB/AV terminal and the computer’s USB connector.

2 Turn on the camera (page 30).

h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor.

SET button

Supplied dedicated

USB interface cable

To USB connector

USB CONNECTION

on the computer

COMPUTER

To USB/AV terminal

PRINTER

on the camera

CANCEL

CANCEL OK

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USB CONNECTION

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3 Select “COMPUTER”, and press the SET button. h The screen to select the computer

connection mode appears.

CARD READER

MTP

SCREEN CAPTURE

PC CAMERA

CANCEL

OK

4 Select “CARD READER”, and press the SET button.

5 Copy data from your camera to a computer.

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Burn video clips onto a DVD

CAUTION

Before writing data to a DVD

i Please note that in the case of a large amount of data it can take a long time to burn it to DVD.

1 Insert a blank DVD in your computer’s DVD drive.

2 Double-click on your desktop’s Premiere Elements icon to run the Premiere Elements program.

h The Premiere Elements welcome screen appears.

[New Project] icon

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3 Click on the [New Project] icon.

h The [New Project] dialog box appears.

“Name” field

[OK] button

4 Type a project name in the “Name” field. h Use any name that is easy to understand.

5 Click the [OK] button.

h The screen to enter the data to the project appears.

[Project] tab

[Get Media] tab

[Files and Folders]

6 Click on [Files and Folders].

h The screen to select the data appears.

hSpecify the folder that contains the files.

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7 Specify the data.

h Select the data by clicking on it.

8 Click the [Open] button.

h The selected data appears in the [Organizer] window.

hIf selecting additional data, click on the [Get Media] tab, and repeat Steps 6 through 8.

h When you have finished selecting data, proceed to step 9.

9 Click on the [Project] tab.

h The list of your selected data is shown. [SHARE] tab

Drag

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10 Drag and drop the data you wish to burn to the DVD to the “Timeline/Sceneline” field.

h The data to burn to the DVD appears in the “Timeline/Sceneline” field. h To include multiple files, repeat step 10 as necessary.

Drop

11 Click the [Create DVD] tab.

h “How would you like to share?” appears. [SHARE] tab

[Share]

[Disk]

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12 Click the [Disk].

13 Click the [Burn] button. h Burning to DVD begins.

14 When writing is complete, press the [Done] button.

15 Click the close button.

h The dialog box to confirm whether to save the project appears.

hIf you wish to use the settings for the current project in subsequent projects, you should save them. If you will not use the settings in subsequent projects, it is not necessary to save then.

16 Click the [YES] or [NO] button. h Premiere Elements closes.

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How was that? The convenient accessories not only let you immediately view images captured with the camera, but you can also upload images to your computer and create your original DVDs. Read the following explanations to find out how you can fully enjoy your camera’s digital movie feature.

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Important!

Concerning your camera’s waterproof feature

This camera complies with JIS IPX8 (formerly JIS protection grade 8) waterproof standard and can be used in water. Note, however, that failing to heed the following precautions may result in damage or injury that is not covered by the warranty. Please take the time to carefully read and heed the following cautions.

NOTE

k Before using the camera

i When closing the battery/card compartment cover, make sure that no foreign object such as sand, hair, dust, etc. is caught in the seal.

i Make sure that the battery/card compartment cover is completely and securely closed to prevent water from getting inside the camera and damaging it.

i Please note that the camera accessories are not waterproof.

k Cautions concerning use in water

i The waterproof properties of the camera apply to fresh water and saltwater only; they do not apply to cleaning substances, chemicals or water from spas, etc. In

case of a splash, immediately wipe off any moisture. i Do not immerse in water at a depth greater than 1.5 m

(4.92 ft.).

i Do not subject the camera to high-pressure water. i Do not immerse in water for longer than 60 minutes. After 60 minutes of use in water, allow it to dry for at least 10 minutes.

i Do not immerse in water that is warmer than 40 ºC (104ºF).

i Do not open and close the battery/card compartment cover when the camera is wet or while it is immersed in water.

i Do not open and close the battery/card compartment cover with wet hands. i Do not open the battery/card compartment cover on the beach or at the

poolside.

i Do not jolt the camera while it is immersed in water. Doing so may cause the battery/card compartment cover to open.

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NOTE

k Storing and maintaining your camera

i Do not leave the camera unwashed after it has been immersed in salt water or if salt water is adhering to it. Doing so may cause corrosion and discoloration of the plating, as well as deterioration of the camera’s waterproof capability.

i After the camera has been used in water, use fresh water to wash it. Never use soap or detergent to clean the camera, as doing so will cause deterioration of the camera’s waterproof capability.

i After washing the camera, take care to completely drain it, and use a dry cloth to wipe off any drops of water adhering to it (page 67).

i Do not leave the camera in an environment colder than 0 °C (32°F) or warmer than 40 °C (104°F), as doing so may cause deterioration of the camera’s waterproof capability.

i Waterproof seals are used in this camera. It is recommended that the waterproof seals be replaced every year with new ones. For replacing the seals, please consult your dealer.

*Please note that there is a fee for replacing the waterproof seal.

k Other cautions

i Do not subject the camera to severe jolts, as doing so may deform the battery/card compartment cover or camera body, thus compromising its waterproof capability. If the camera has been subjected to a strong jolt, please consult with your dealer.

HINT

What is “JIS IPX8” (formerly “JIS protection grade 8”)?

i “JIS IPX8” specifies that a device is protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water.

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CONTENTS
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ........................................................	6
CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ....................................	11
How to use the accessories ..........................................................	13
Media cards that can be used with this camera ............................	15
What “card” means in this manual ................................................	15
SPECIAL FEATURES ..........................................................................	16
Waterproof capability ....................................................................	16
Movable monitor for any shooting angle .......................................	17
Capture still shots while recording a video clip .............................	18
Lots of accessories for optimal use of your captured images .......	19
SYSTEM MAP .....................................................................................	20
SETUP
PARTS NAMES ...................................................................................	21
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK .....................................................	23
Recharging the battery pack .........................................................	24
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ................................	25
Install the battery pack ..................................................................	25
Install the card ..............................................................................	28
Warning concerning battery pack temperature .............................	29
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF .............................................	30
Turning on the camera ..................................................................	30
Turning on the camera when the power save (sleep) function is
active ........................................................................................	30
Turning off the camera ..................................................................	31
DATE AND TIME SETTING .................................................................	32
SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND PLAYBACK
MODE ..............................................................................................	35
SWITCHING THE OPERATING MODE ..............................................	36
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes ................	36
Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL Mode Menu Screen .....	37
Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen ............................	41
Overview of the NORMAL Mode Setting Screen ..........................	45

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SIMPLE
SHOOTING
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES .............................................................	53
For best results ..............................................................................	53
Using the autofocus .......................................................................	54
Select the recording size ...............................................................	56
Select the focus setting .................................................................	57
Hints for taking pictures .................................................................	58
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING ...................................................................	59
SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS ...............................................................	60
Using the flash ...............................................................................	62
SHOOT A STILL IMAGE WHILE RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ..........	64
MACRO-PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) .....................................................	66
AFTER USING THE CAMERA IN WATER ..........................................	67
PLAYBACK
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES ..........................	69
How to save one frame from a video clip as a still image .............	71
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ....................................................................	72
PLAYBACK VOLUME ...........................................................................	73
DELETING FILES .................................................................................	74
PLAYBACK MODES .............................................................................	76
Multi-image display ........................................................................	76
Selecting the playback folder ........................................................	77
Magnifying (zooming in) the image ...............................................	78

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CONTENTS
NORMAL
SHOOTING
RECORDING SIZE ..............................................................................	79
Movies ..........................................................................................	79
Still images ...................................................................................	80
Sequential shots ...........................................................................	81
Audio recording .............................................................................	82
SCENE SELECT ..................................................................................	85
FILTERS ..............................................................................................	87
FLASH OPERATION ...........................................................................	88
SELF-TIMER ........................................................................................	89
MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER) ............................	91
Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording ..........	91
Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting ..........	91
FOCUS RANGE ...................................................................................	94
How to use the manual focus .......................................................	95
FOCUS MODE .....................................................................................	96
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING ...............................................	97
ISO SENSITIVITY ................................................................................	98
WHITE BALANCE ................................................................................	99
FACE CHASER .................................................................................	100
HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE ...............................................................	101
DIGITAL ZOOM SETTING .................................................................	102
SPECIFY A FOLDER TO SAVE FILES .............................................	103
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION .........................................................	104

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PLAYBACK
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ..................................................................	105
FILE PROTECT ..................................................................................	107
ROTATE STILL IMAGE ......................................................................	108
REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ............................................	109
CORRECTING THE RED-EYE EFFECT AND IMAGE BLUR ............	110
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS ......................................................................	112
Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip ......................	112
Procedure to join video clips .......................................................	113
Video clip cutting (extracting) ......................................................	114
Joining video clips .......................................................................	117
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................	120
Display the Printing Instructions Screen ......................................	120
Specifying date imprinting and print quantities ............................	122
Index print ....................................................................................	124
Clearing all the printing instructions ............................................	125
COPY FILES .......................................................................................	126
DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) .........	128
OPTION SETTINGS
DISPLAY THE OPTION SETTING MENU .........................................	129
SCREEN DISPLAY .............................................................................	130
SELECT THE STARTUP DISPLAY ....................................................	131
OPERATION SOUNDS ......................................................................	132
POST-VIEW DISPLAY SETTING .......................................................	134
ASSIGN FUNCTIONS TO THE ARROW BUTTONS .........................	135
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION ......................................................	137
ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY .........................................................	138
FLICKER-REDUCTION ......................................................................	139
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ..................................................................	140
SCREEN LANGUAGE ........................................................................	141
TV SYSTEM SETTING .......................................................................	142
POWER SAVE FUNCTION ................................................................	143
FILE NO. MEMORY ............................................................................	145
INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY .....	148
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ............................................	150
CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY ...............................	151
Checking the remaining number of images and
video recording time ................................................................	151
For audio recordings ...................................................................	151
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE ..............	153

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CONTENTS
OTHER DEVICES AND CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV
CONNECTING TO A TV ....................................................................	155
PLAYING BACK ON A TV .................................................................	156
CONNECTING TO A PRINTER
PictBridge MODE ...............................................................................	157
Print preparations .......................................................................	157
PRINTING ..........................................................................................	159
Printing selected images .............................................................	159
Printing all images ......................................................................	160
Making an index print ..................................................................	161
Printing images according to printing instructions
(requested images) ................................................................	162
Changing the printer settings ......................................................	163
APPENDICES
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................................................	165
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................	172
Camera .......................................................................................	172
Notes regarding the Scene Select feature and filters .................	182
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................	184
Camera .......................................................................................	184
Camera connectors ....................................................................	188
Battery life ...................................................................................	188
Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/
Possible Recording Time .......................................................	189
Concerning the multi-indicator ....................................................	190
Supplied battery pack charger ....................................................	191
Supplied Li-ion battery pack .......................................................	191
Others .........................................................................................	192
Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take
a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and
ready to go .............................................................................	193
HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES ......................................................	194

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QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION

Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table.

Shooting/recording

		Basic operation	Convenient functions	Additional functions
	Getting started		Log the date and time	For more accurate
	shooting/recording		of your photos	focus
	• “VIDEO CLIP		• “DATE AND TIME	• “How to use the manual
		RECORDING” on	SETTING” on page 32	focus” (manual focus) on
		page 59	Zoom in on the	page 95
	• “SHOOTING SINGLE		subject	Set the focus to a
	•	SHOTS” on page 60	• “MACRO-	narrow range
		“Sequential shots” on	PHOTOGRAPHY	• “FOCUS MODE” on
		page 81
			(ZOOM)” on page 66	page 96
	•	“Audio recording” on
			Close-up	Reduce noise when
		page 82	photography	recording
			• “Select the focus setting”	• “NOISE-REDUCTION
			(super macro mode) on	FUNCTION” on page 137
			page 57
			• “FOCUS RANGE” (super
			macro mode) on page 94
	Optimize the photo		Reduce video clip flicker
	quality		• “FLICKER-REDUCTION” on page 139
	•	“Select the recording	Set the camera’s color/contrast
		size” on page 56	characteristics
	• “RECORDING SIZE” on		• “ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY” on page 138
		page 79

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	Shooting/recording
Basic operation	Convenient functions Additional functions

Capture fast-moving subjects

• “SCENE SELECT” (sports mode) on page 85

Suppress camera shake effect

• “Compensate for camera shake during video clip recording” on page 91

• “Compensate for camera shake during still image shooting” on page 91

Shoot in dark conditions

• “EXPOSURE COMPENSATION” on page 104

• “Using the flash” on page 62

• “FLASH OPERATION” on page 88

• “SCENE SELECT” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 85

Increase the camera’s sensitivity

• “ISO SENSITIVITY” on page 98

• “HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE” on page 101

Photographing people

• “SCENE SELECT” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 85

• “FILTERS” (cosmetic filter) on page 87

Sharp face shots

• “FACE CHASER” on page 100

Simplified operation for shooting/playback

• “Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes” on page 36

Photographing landscapes

• “SCENE SELECT” (landscape mode/underwater mode) on page 85

Take a self-photo

• “SELF-TIMER” on page 89

	Make images lighter	Measure the
	or darker	brightness of a
	• “EXPOSURE	specific area
	COMPENSATION” on	• “LIGHT-MEASURING
	page 104	MODE SETTING” on
	• “HIGH SENSITIVITY	page 97
	MODE” on page 101	Adjust the camera’s
		sensitivity
		• “ISO SENSITIVITY” on
		page 98
	Change the color of	Make white appear
	the images	natural
	• “FILTERS” (monochrome	• “WHITE BALANCE” on
	filter/sepia filter) on	page 99
	page 87

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Playback

Basic operation	Convenient functions		Additional functions
Getting started	Adjust the speaker		Change the angle of
viewing images	volume		view
• “PLAYING BACK VIDEO	• “PLAYBACK VOLUME”		• “ROTATE STILL IMAGE”
CLIPS AND STILL		on page 73	on page 108
IMAGES” on page 69	Search for image/
	audio files
	•	“Multi-image display” on
		page 76
	•	“Selecting the playback
		folder” on page 77
	Magnify an image
	•	“Magnifying (zooming in)
		the image” on page 78
• “Audio playback” on	Adjust the speaker volume
page 83	• “PLAYBACK VOLUME” on page 73

Continuous playback

• “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 72 and 105

Adjust the monitor brightness

• “MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” on page 140

Set the TV system

• “TV SYSTEM SETTING” on page 142

Playback on a TV

• “CONNECTING TO A TV” on page 155 and “PLAYING BACK ON A TV” on page 156

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File managing/processing

Basic operation

Convenient functions

Additional functions

Search for image/audio files

•“Multi-image display” on page 76

•“Selecting the playback folder” on page 77

Delete files	Protect files from accidental erasure
• “DELETING FILES” on	•	“FILE PROTECT” on page 107
page 74	Format a card
	• “INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL
		MEMORY” on page 148

Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips

• “EDITING VIDEO CLIPS” on page 112

Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint

• “PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 120

Repair the “red-eye” caused by the flash, or enhance the contrast

• “CORRECTING THE RED-EYE EFFECT AND IMAGE BLUR” on page 110

View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio files were recorded

• “DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN)” on page 128

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Using with a computer

Basic operation

Convenient functions

Additional functions

Use the camera as a card reader

•“USING AS A CARD READER” on page 11 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Copy data from your	Using with Windows Vista
camera to a computer	• “SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 9 in
• “Copy data from your	the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL
camera to the computer”
on page viii

•“OPERATING ENVIRONMENT” on page 5 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

•“SETTING THE CONNECTION MODE” on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Playback

•“About video clip files recorded with this camera” on page 8 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

•“INSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE” on page 15 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Using as a webcam

•“USING AS A PC CAMERA” on page 14 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Record an image of the computer screen

•“SCREEN CAPTURE” on page 20 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Create a DVD

•“Burn your recorded video clips onto a DVD (Windows XP)” on page vii

•“INSTALLING THE APPLICATION SOFTWARE” on page 15 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

•“ABOUT Premiere Elements” on page 17 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

i Handstrap and soft case

(pages 13 and 14): 1 set

i Li-ion battery pack (pages 23 and 25): 1

i Dedicated USB interface cable

(page 157, page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL): 1

i Xacti Software DVD (DVD-

ROM) (page 4 in the Xacti

Software DVD INSTRUCTION

MANUAL): 1

i Lithium-ion battery pack charger (page 23): 1

i Dedicated AV interface cable

(page 155): 1

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i QUICK GUIDE	i SAFETY MANUAL
	(safety precautions booklet)
	Please read this booklet
	carefully before using the
	camera.

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